Tournament assists SPCA

The North Country SPCA “Gimme Shelter” was one of many fundraising events used to help generate funds for a new building.

The North Country SPCA “Gimme Shelter” golf tournament was played Oct. 7 at the Westport Country Club. It attracted 83 players.

Major sponsors were Egglefield Ford in Elizabethtown, Loreman’s in Keeseville, the Furnace Point Lane Gang, William McHone/Marketed by Wm, and James & Lonnie Forcier, all in Westport. There were also donations from over 60 area businesses and individuals.

The NCSPCA cleared $6,603 for the new shelter fund, which will be matched dollar for dollar by a matching fund. This results in $13,206 for the construction of the new shelter.

The tournament committee was led by William McHone, and included John Hall, Pat Ingram, Molly Kasriels and Linda Rockefeller, all from Westport, and Susan Arena and Pat Tivnan from the NCSPCA board.